spurned rules changes

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Very well. So, do the seven states that have a shot clock (Oregon and Maryland, girls only; Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, North Dakota, and California, both genders) have their respective basketball rule books? Or, do they pick-and-choose certain NFHS rules as they see fit?

I don't think your list is all-inclusive. Doesn't WA use the shot clock? There may be others as well.

As far as I know, they do what most states do with regard to the coaching box, utilize the NFHS book and issue specific exceptions.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

We use the NFHS rulebook with appropriate modifications for California-

1600. GIRLS MODIFICATION
The National Federation Basketball Rules shall be modified for girls basketball as follows:
A. Utilization of 30-second shot clock.
B. Utilization of midcourt line.
C. No 10-second rule in backcourt.
D. Utilization of five-second count for holding the ball only.

1601. BOYS MODIFICATION
The National Federation Basketball Rules shall be modified for boys basketball as follows:
A. Utilization of a 35-second shot clock.

1602. UNIFORMS
The National Federation boys and girls uniform rules shall be waived to allow for the wearing of a shirt with diagonal or tailed lettering at the non-varsity level.

1607. MERCY RULE
When at the conclusion of the third quarter, or any point thereafter, if there is a point differential of 40 or
more points, a
running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game, regardless of the score. This applies to all
levels of play.
(ApprovedMay 2004 Federated Council)

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

Utilization of midcourt line.

Is this the line, at the twenty-eight foot hash mark, that separates the forecourt from the midcourt? How is it "utilized"?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

We use the NFHS rulebook with appropriate modifications for California-

1600. GIRLS MODIFICATION
The National Federation Basketball Rules shall be modified for girls basketball as follows:
A. Utilization of 30-second shot clock.
B. Utilization of midcourt line.
C. No 10-second rule in backcourt.
D. Utilization of five-second count for holding the ball only.

1601. BOYS MODIFICATION
The National Federation Basketball Rules shall be modified for boys basketball as follows:
A. Utilization of a 35-second shot clock.

1602. UNIFORMS
The National Federation boys and girls uniform rules shall be waived to allow for the wearing of a shirt with diagonal or tailed lettering at the non-varsity level.

1607. MERCY RULE
When at the conclusion of the third quarter, or any point thereafter, if there is a point differential of 40 or
more points, a
running clock shall be instituted for the remainder of the game, regardless of the score. This applies to all
levels of play.
(ApprovedMay 2004 Federated Council)

SCalScoreKeeper:

When did the CIF adopt the shot clock for boys' basketball?

MTD, Sr.

[nine01c]

I have lived and worked in a state that uses the shot clock and one that does not. I agree with NFHS, it is not necessary in the high school game. It causes delays while officials and table crews discuss and make corrections when the shot clock is not operated properly which happens a lot. Stall ball is fine with me, if they want to keep the game moving, play defence within 6 feet.

[sseltser]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't think your list is all-inclusive. Doesn't WA use the shot clock? There may be others as well.

As far as I know, they do what most states do with regard to the coaching box, utilize the NFHS book and issue specific exceptions.

This is correct. In New York, NFHS rules are used for only boys basketball. Our exceptions to the NFHS set are the shot clock, timeouts (4 - 60/game, 1 - 30/half), and a few others.

Similarly, girls baskeball uses NCAAW rules, with their own set of exceptions (4 - 8 minute periods being the most notable).

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't think your list is all-inclusive. Doesn't WA use the shot clock? There may be others as well.

Based on the research I did on the high school shot clock three years ago, those are the seven states I had listed. If there are others, someone please speak up.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Based on the research I did on the high school shot clock three years ago, those are the seven states I had listed. If there are others, someone please speak up.

As Snaqs mentions WA has put in a shot clock for both boys and girls.